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Social Media Panel with Jack Matthews, CEO, Fairfax Digital; Cliff Rosenberg, MD, LinkedIn Australia; David Whittle, CEO, Mark (M&C Saatchi), 27 July 2010 
Over 200 guests of the Young Business Forum heard a discussion on "Social Media & Business - friend or foe?" with Jack Matthews, Chief Executive Officer, Fairfax Digital, Cliff Rosenberg, Managing Director, LinkedIn Australia; David Whittle, CEO, Mark (M&C Saatchi), moderated by Kylie Merritt, Sky News Business. This event was proudly hosted by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Click on the heading to read more. |
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David Mortimer AO, Chairman & Ahmed Fahour, Managing Director, Australia Post, 26 July 2010
David Mortimer AO, Chairman & Ahmed Fahour, Managing Director, Australia Post addressed 600 business executives at a Chamber Business Lunch moderated by Brooke Corte, Sky Business News on the topic "Future of Australia Post". This event was proudly partnered by KPMG and SAP. Click on the heading to read more. |
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AICC CEO Luncheon with Dr Lynn Arnold AO, CEO of Anglicare SA
Dr Lynn Arnold addressed a 'SA Business Leaders Series' CEO Luncheon on Monday 26 July 2010 in the Minter Ellison board room on the topic 'Wishin' and hopin' andd thinkin' and prayin' - Is it ever enough in tackling problems in our society?' Thank you to Minter Ellison for hosting the lunch and to Alan Roberts for the photography. |
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AICC Business Luncheon 'The changing landscape of sport in SA'
A panel consisting of Hon Kate Ellis MP, Minister for Sport; Mr John Harnden AM, CEO of SACA together with Mr Mark Haysman, CEO of Port Adelaide Football Club addressed an AICC Business Luncheon on Friday 23 July 2010 at the Sebel Playford Hotel on the topic of 'The changing landscape of sport in SA'. The panel discussion was facilitated by Allen Bolaffi, President of the AICC SA. Thank you to Dale Carnegie Training for sponsoring the lunch and to Gainsborough Studio for the photography. |
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AICC CEO Breakfast with Deena Shiff, Group Managing Director Telstra Business
Ms Deena Shiff addressed a CEO Breakfast on Friday 23 July 2010 at the Intercontinental Adelaide on the topic 'Lucky country or smart country - are we missing the real resources?' Thank you to DataMobilityVoice for sponsoring the breakfast and to Alan Roberts for the photography. |
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Mike Quigley, Chief Executive Officer, NBN Co Limited, 22 July 2010
Mike Qugley addressed a CEO Boardroom event for 25 senior business executives where he discussed "NBN Co - designing, building and operating a wholesale only open access broadband network". This CEO Boardroom event was generously hosted by UGL and Blake Dawson. Click on the heading to view more. |
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David Epstein, Group Executive Government & Corporate Affairs, QANTAS, Wednesday, 21 July 2010
David Epstein addressed a Boardroom event for 25 senior business executives where he discussed "Flying through Turbulence - Managing Public Affairs at Qantas". This boardroom event was generously hosted by M&C Saatchi and Optus. Click on the heading to read more. |
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AICC CEO Luncheon with Steve Ludlam. CEO, ASC Pty Ltd
Mr Steve Ludlam addressed a 'SA Business Leaders Series' CEO Luncheon on Friday 2 July 2010 at the Hilton giving us an 'Inside View of ASC' Thank you to KPMG for sponsoring the lunch and to Gainsborough Studio for the photography. |
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Richard Bowden, Managing Director, BUPA Australia, 1 July 2010
Richard Bowden addressed a CEO Boardroom events for 22 senior business executives where he discussed "The Government's National Health and Hospital Network - will it fix the problem of health?". This lunch was generously hosted by Industry & Investment NSW and Message Stick. Click on the heading to view more. |
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Glen Boreham, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, IBM Australia, 25 June 2010
Glen Boreham addressed a CEO Boardroom event for 20 senior business executives where he discussed "Cutting Through the Noise". This CEO boardroom event was generously hosted by Juniper Networks and Norton Rose. Click on the heading to read more. |
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AICC CEO Luncheon with Andrew Gwinnett. Chairman, Arrowcrest Group
Mr Andrew Gwinnett addressed a 'SA Business Leaders Series' CEO Luncheon on Wednesday 23 June 2010 in the Boardroom of Ernst & Young on the topic of "Manufacturing, the Arts, and the Strength of the Entrepreneurial Spirit". Thank you to Ernst & Young for hosting lunch and to Gainsborough Studio for the photography. |
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Craig Dunn, Chief Executive Officer, AMP, Tuesday 22 June 2010
Craig Dunn addressed a CEO Boardroom event for 25 senior business executives where he discussed "Managing AMP for growth in a New World". This CEO boardroom event was generously hosted by Mallesons Stephen Jaques and IBM Australia. Click on the heading to read more. |
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AICC Business Luncheon 'Defence in South Australia'
A panel consisting of Mr Andrew Fletcher, CEO of Defence SA; Mr John Harriott, Manager Business Development and Marketing at General Dynamics Land Systems Australia together with Mr Rod Equid, CEO of the AWD Alliance addressed an AICC Business Luncheon on Thursday 10 June 2010 at the Sebel Playford Hotel on the topic of Defence in South Australia. The panel discussion was facilitated by Allen Bolaffi, President of the AICC SA. Thank you to Gainsborough Studio for the photography. |
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AICC CEO Luncheon with Malcolm Jackman, CEO & MD for Elders Limited
Mr Malcolm Jackman, CEO & Managing Director for Elders Limited addressed a CEO Luncheon on Wednesday 9 June 2010 at The Sebel Playford. The Q&A discussion was facilitated by Tim Noonan and the event was sponsored by Optus. Thank you to Gainsborough Studio for the photography. |
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Sean Aylmer, Editor-in-chief, BRW & Deputy Managing Editor, AFR, 01 June 2010
Sean Aylmer addressed a private boardroom lunch for 23 of the Chamber's Small and Medium Business members where he discussed "Why Newspapers & Magazines have to be much more than an editorial product - the future for Quality Media in an information-overloaded world". This event was generously hosted by Bupa Australia and Gadens Lawyers. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Bob Every, Chairman, Wesfarmers Limited, Thursday 23 May 2010
Bob Every, Chairman of Wesfarmers Limited addressed 160 business executives at a lunch where he gave an insightful presentation into the acquisition of Coles, and how Wesfarmers' performance and culture have been the key drivers behind the successful turnaround of the business. Click on the heading for further information. |
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AICC Business Luncheon 'Exploration, mining & energy - the inextricable link?'
A panel consisting of Mr Bob Kennedy, Chairman of Beach Energy Ltd; Mr John Nitschke, Executive General Manager Projects & Technical Services at Oz Minerals (and Non-Executive Director at Toro Energy Limited) together with Mr Terry Kallis, Managing Director of Petratherm addressed a Business Luncheon on Thursday 27 May 2010 at the Hilton Adelaide on the topic of 'Exploration, mining & energy - the inextricable link'. The panel discussion was facilitated by Tim Noonan and the event was sponsored by Commonwealth Bank and Management & Research Centre (M-ARC). Thank you to Gainsborough Studio for the photography. |
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Michael Luscombe, Chief Executive Officer, Woolworths Limited, 27 May 2010
Michael Luscombe addressed a boardroom event for 60 senior business executives where he discussed "Global Perspective on Australian Retailing and Consumer Trends". This event was generously hosted by ANZ. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Ralph Norris, Chief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 25 May 2010
Almost 200 young professionals in the 20-35 year old demographic attended the Young Business Forum where Ralph Norris, Chief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Bank of Australia discussed "Australian Banking : a changing landscape" at the Sofitel Wentworth Sydney. This event was proudly hosted by IBM and Accor Asia Pacific. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Cereal Networking Breakfast, 25 May 2010
We are again proud to acknowledge the support of LandMark White in sponsoring the expanded four-breakfast series for 2010. Twenty senior executives of the Chamber's thriving Business Club, comprising a cross section of small and medium size businesses, attended our second Cereal Networking for the year. Click on the heading to read more |
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Ted Evans AC, Chairman, The Westpac Group, Tuesday 18 May 2010
Ted Evans Addressed a boardroom event for 60 senior business executives where he discussed "Economic Planning : Would Australia benefit if its governments were prepared to take a longer - term approach making to policy making?". This event was generously hosted by Gilbert + Tobin and Message Stick. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Paulo Maia, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Bank Australia, 5 May 2010
Paulo Maia addressed a CEO boardroom event for 20 senior business executives where he discussed "The Global Economic Outlook and HSBC's Opportunities". This CEO boardroom event was generously hosted by Gilbert + Tobin and RiskWise Click on the heading to view more. |
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AICC CEO Luncheon with Robyn McLeod, Commissioner for Water Security SA
Ms Robyn McLeod addressed a 'SA Business Leaders Series' CEO Luncheon on Thursday 29 April 2010 at the Hilton Adelaide Hotel on the topic of "Water for Good - SA's Water Security Plan". Thank you to Gainsborough Studio for the photography. |
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Kim Schmidt, Director of Human Resources, Woolworths Limited, 29 April 2010
Kim Schmidt addressed a HR Boardroom of 20 senior HR executives where she discussed "Building HR Capability to Partner Business into the Future". This event was proudly hosted by Hudson. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Dr Ian Thomas, President, Boeing Australia & South Pacific, 22 April 2010
Dr Ian Thomas addressed a CEO Boardroom event for 20 business executives where he discussed "Boeing - an Australian History". This CEO Boardroom event was generously hosted by ANZ and Sydney Talent (University of Sydney). Click on the heading to read more. |
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Alan Joyce, Chief Executive Officer, Qantas, 21 April 2010
Alan Joyce addressed a business lunch of 600 business executives in conversation with Ross Greenwood, Business & Finance Editor, Nine Network. This event was proudly partnered by ANZ and Optus Business. Click on the heading to read more. |
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AICC Business Luncheon 'The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide'
A panel consisting of Mr Ian Nightingale, Chief Executive of the Department of Planning and Local Government; Ms Wendy Campana, Executive Director of the Local Government Association of SA and Mr Wayne Gibbings, CEO of the Land Management Corporation addressed a Business Luncheon on Monday 19 April 2010 at the Hilton Adelaide on the topic of 'The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide'. The panel discussion was facilitated by Steve Harrison, Director of Business & Economic Development at the City of Prospect and the event was sponsored by Built Environs. Thank you to Alan Roberts for the photography. |
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Digital Apllications Trade Mission - March 2010
The delegation was led by Deena Shiff, Group Managing Director, Telstra Business and comprised senior executives from Telstra, Optus, the National e-Health Transition Authority, Gilbert+Tobin, Church Resources, as well as from Israeli companies in Australia, NICE Systems and Checkpoint.
Spending an intense week in Israel focusing on digital applications and with a clear objective to do deals, the delegation met CEOs from a range of established and early stage Israeli companies all sharing one common element - innovation!
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Tim Harcourt, Chief Economist, Austrade, 15 April 2010
Tim Harcourt addressed 80 Business Executives, where he discussed "Green Shoots, Bamboo Shoots, and the Global Recovery. How will an advanced Australia Fare?". This Event was proudly hosted by ANZ. Click on the heading to read more. |
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John Symond AM, Founder and Executive Chairman, Aussie, Tuesday 23 March 2010
John Symond AM, Founder and Executive Chairman of Aussie unveiled his crystal ball to 160 business executives at a lunch where he spoke about his predictions for the Australian economy and property market post GFC. This event was generously hosted by G James Glass and Aluminium. Click on the heading for further information. |
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Tracey Fellows, Managing Director, Microsoft, Wednesday 24 February 2010
Tracey Fellows, Managing Director of Microsoft Australia addressed 200 business executives at a lunch where she discussed the topic 'How technology can enable change and growth in today's economic environment'. This event was generously hosted by The Cyber Institute. Click on the heading for further information. |
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The Hon Dr Craig Emerson MP, Minister for Small Business, Thursday 25 March 2010
The Hon Dr Craig Emerson MP addressed a private boardroom lunch for 23 of the Chamber's Small and Medium Business members where he discussed the "Challenges and Opportunities facing Small to Medium Enterprises". This event was generously hosted by Mallesons Stephen Jaques. Click on the heading to read more. |
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AICC CEO Luncheon with Anthony Toop. Managing Director, Toop&Toop
Mr Anthony Toop addressed a 'SA Business Leaders Series' CEO Luncheon on Tuesday 23 March 2010 at the Sebel Playford Hotel on the topic of "A traditional industry being challenged by online". Thank you to Gainsborough Studio for the photography. |
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Clive Palmer, Executive Chairman, Mineralogy, Friday 19 March 2010
Clive Palmer addressed a CEO boardroom event for 20 senior business executives where he discussed the resources sector, China and much more. This CEO boardroom event was generously hosted by NAB and Gilbert + Tobin. Click on the heading to read more. |
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AICC CEO Luncheon with Mr Nicholas Wilson, Fair Work Ombudsman
Mr Nicholas Wilson addressed a CEO Luncheon on Thursday 18 March 2010 at the Sebel Playford Hotel. Thank you to Gainsborough Studio for the photography. |
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AICC Business Luncheon with Andrew Reitzer, CEO of Metcash Group of Companies
Mr Andrew Reitzer addressed a Business Luncheon on Tuesday 16 March 2010 at the Hilton Adelaide. The event was sponsored by Dale Wood Business Sales Consultancy. Thank you to Gainsborough Studio for the photography. |
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Matthew Quinn, Managing Director, Stockland & The Hon Mark Birrell, Chairman, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, 16 March 2010
Matthew Quinn, Managing Director, Stockland & The Hon. Mark Birrell, Chairman, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia addressed 400 business executives at a Chamber Business Lunch moderated by Carson Scott, Sky Business News on the topic "Infrastructure - Australia's Future?" Click on the heading to read more. |
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Beginning of Year Drinks with Museum of Contemporary Art, 3 March 2010
This exclusive reception for the Chamber's key supporters was generously hosted by the Museum of Contemporary Art and featured an informal conversation on 'Creativity & Business' between MCA Director, Elizabeth Ann Macgregor, and two successful business people who also have well-regarded creative abilities. Click on the heading to read more. |
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2010 Young Business Forum Annual Dinner, 2 March 2010
Over 300 guests attended the Young Business Forum Dinner dinner featuring a Hypothetical discussion on "Business & Ethics". Click on the heading to read more. |
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AICC Business Luncheon with Dr Martin Parkinson. Secretary, Department of Climate Change
Dr Martin Parkinson addressed a Business Luncheon on Friday 26 February 2010 at the Sebel Playford Hotel. The event was sponsored by UniSA's International Graduate School of Business, Sustainable Business. Thank you to Gainsborough Studio for the photography. |
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Kerry Schott, Managing Director, Sydney Water 25 February 2010
Kerry Schott addressed a CEO boardroom event for 20 senior business executives where she discussed "Water Security - a generational priority ". This CEO boardroom event was generously hosted by Energetics and Freehills. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Cereal Networking Breakfast, 24 February 2010
Following the success of our Cereal Networking series of three breakfasts in 2009, we are again proud to acknowledge the support of LandMark White in sponsoring the expanded four-breakfast series for 2010. Twenty senior executives of the Chamber's thriving Business Club, comprising a cross section of small and medium size businesses, attended our first Cereal Networking for the year. Click on the heading to read more |
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Dr Simon Longstaff, Executive Director, St James Ethics Centre, 23 February 2010
Dr Simon Longstaff addressed a CEO boardroom event for 20 senior business executives where he discussed " Metastrategy- Seeing the Tigers in the Room". This CEO boardroom event was generously hosted by Fairfax Media. Click on the heading to read more. |
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AICC Lunch with Mr Bernie Brooks, CEO, Myer
The AICC held a lunch at the Hilton on 16 July 2009 with Senior Business Executives. |
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Graham Bradley AM, President, Business Council of Australia, 11 February 2010
Graham Bradley AM addressed a business lunch of 500 business executives where he shared the BCA's priorities for the coming year. This event was proudly partnered by Gresham Partners and The Westpac Group. Click on the heading to read more. |
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AICC CEO Luncheon with Mr Ken Matthews, Chair & CEO, National Water Commission
Mr Ken Matthews addressed a CEO Luncheon on Thursday 11 February 2010. The event was sponsored and hosted by Minter Ellison Lawyers. |
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Stanley Fischer, Governor, Bank of Israel, 10 February 2010
Stanley Fischer addressed a boardroom lunch of 20 senior executives where he shared his thoughts on the global economy. This event was proudly partnered by Gilbert + Tobin. Click on the heading to read more. |
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AICC Business Luncheon with Hon Mike Rann MP, Premier of South Australia
Hon Mike Rann MP addressed a Business Luncheon on Wednesday 10 February 2010. The event was held at the Hilton Adelaide and sponsored by www.InDaily.com.au |
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2010 New Year Launch
AICC Guests & Members came together in the new Chandelier Bar at Marble Hall in Adelaide Casino to launch our networking program for 2010 on Wednesday 3 February. |
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End of Year Drinks with Sponsors & Gold Club Members
South Australian Sponsors and Gold Club Members joined us for a casual BBQ at the Pinnacle SkyDeck on 16 December 2009. |
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The Hon Phillip Costa MP, NSW Minister for Water & Regional Development led a Sustainability trade mission to Israel - Nov 2009
31 senior executives from government, academia and industry joined Minister Costa on a Sustainability trade mission to Israel.
The mission focused on Water Management, Water Technologies, Energy Efficiency, Alternative Energy, and Agritech and coincided with Israel's International Water Conference - Watec 2009. |
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AICC Business Luncheon: 'Festivals, Events, V8 Supercars and Pandamonium: Why we love SA!'
Mr Greg Mackie OAM (Deputy Chief Executive Cultural Development & Corporate, Dept of Premier and Cabinet), Ms Hitaf Rasheed (General Manager, Events SA), Mr Jason Allen (CEO, Clipsal 500 Adelaide) and Dr Chris West (CEO, Zoos SA) addressed an AICC Business Luncheon on Monday 14 December 2009. The event was held at the Hilton Adelaide. |
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Cameron Clyne, Group Chief Executive Officer, National Australia Bank Limited, 23 November 2009
Cameron Clyne addressed a boardroom lunch of 100 senior executives where he discussed "NAB's journey and the outlook for the economy". This event was proudly partnered by Goldman Sachs JBWere and Avanade. Click on the heading to read more. |
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AICC CEO Luncheon with Hon Patrick Conlon MP, Minister for Infrastructure
Hon Patrick Conlon MP addressed a CEO Luncheon on Tuesday 24 November 2009. The event was held at the Hilton Adelaide and sponsored by Optus. |
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Tony D'Aloisio, Chairman, Australian Securities & Investment Commission, 20 November 2009
Tony D'Aloisio addressed a boardroom lunch of 20 senior business executives where he discussed "Post GFC - understanding the key issues that have emerged and how ASIC is responding to them". This event was proudly hosted by Russell Reynolds Associates. Click on the heading to read more. |
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The Hon. Steve Whan MP, Minister for Small Business, NSW, 18 November 2009
The Hon Steve Whan MP addressed an Executive boardroom lunch for 25 senior business executives. This boardroom event was proudly hosted by Thomson Playford Cutlers. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Professor Laurie Zoloth, Professor of Medical Ethics & Humanities, & of Religion, Northwestern University, USA; Professor Benjamin Reubinoff, Director of the Hadassah Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Centre, Israel, 18 November 2009
Professor Laurie Zoloth and Professor Benjamin Reubinoff addressed a Boardroom lunch for 20 academic leaders, policy makers and business executives where they discussed "Stem Cells - the struggle between science and ideology". This Trade event was proudly hosted by Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute. Click on the heading to read more. |
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CEO Luncheon with Tim & James Sarah, Joint Managing Directors, Sarah Group
Tim & James Sarah, Joint Managing Directors, Sarah Group addressed a CEO Luncheon on Wednesday 11 November 2009. The event was held at the Hilton Adelaide and sponsored by Optus. |
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Remembrance Day Breakfast
The AICC and Foundation Daw Park held a Remembrance Day Breakfast on Tuesday 10 November 2009. Professor Peter Buckskin, Dean & Head of School: David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education & Research, University of South Australia addressed the group on 'United in Battle and United at home'.
The event was held at the Adelaide Festival Centre and sponsored by Major sponsor Repat Radiology and Supporting sponsors, nabhealth, University of South Australia, and Defence Teaming Centre. |
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Cereal Networking Breakfast, 12 November 2009
The Chamber held a private Networking Breakfast for 17 of its business club members in Sydney. The aim of this initiative was to enable the Chamber's small and medium business members to make valuable contacts and profile their businesses. This event was generously hosted by LandMark White. Click on the heading to read more. |
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AICC Cereal Networking hosted by Thomson Playford Cutlers
The AICC held a Cereal Networking Breakfast on Friday 6 November 2009 for AICC Members which was hosted by Thomson Playford Cutlers. |
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Tracey Fellows, Managing Director, Microsoft Australia, 4 November 2009
Tracey Fellows addressed a Young Business Forum reception of 150 young executives where she was interviewed by Lisa Creffield, Sky Business News. This Young Business Forum was presented by ANZ and generously hosted by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Click on the heading to read more. |
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The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, Leader of the Opposition and John Symond AM, Executive Chairman, Aussie, 2 November 2009
The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, Leader of the Opposition and John Symond AM, Executive Chairman, Aussie, addressed 800 business executives at a Chamber Business Lunch moderated by Ross Greenwood, Business and Finance Editor, Nine Network on the topic "Property - driving our economic revival?" This Business Lunch was generously sponsored by Ashe Morgan Winthrop and NICE Systems Australia. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Lisa Corbyn, Director - General, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, 30 October 2009
Lisa Corbyn addressed an Executive Boardroom lunch for 25 senior business executives where she discussed "Sustainability in NSW". This boardroom event was proudly hosted by Griffith Hack. Click on the heading to read more. |
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CEO Luncheon with Lew Owens, Chief Executive Officer, ETSA Utilities
Lew Owens, Chief Executive Officer, ETSA Utilities addressed a CEO Luncheon on 'Electricity - Past, Present and Future' on Wednesday 28 October 2009. The event was held and sponsored by Finlaysons. |
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Ilana Atlas, Group Executive, People, Westpac, 29 October 2009
Ilana addressed a HR boardroom lunch of 20 senior business executives where she discussed "Human Resources in the New, New Economy - has our role changed?" This HR boardroom event was proudly hosted by Hudson. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Steve McCann, Chief Executive Officer, Lend Lease, 28 October 2009.
Steve McCann addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 senior business leaders where he discussed "What Will Our Cities of the Future Look Like - the Regeneration Challenge"? This event was generously hosted by Ernst & Young. Click on the heading to read more. |
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CEO Luncheon with Warren Hogan, Acting Chief Economist, ANZ Banking Group
Warren Hogan, Acting Chief Economist, ANZ Banking Group addressed a CEO Luncheon on 'Economic and Financial update' on Monday 26 October 2009. The event was held at The Sebel Playford Adelaide and was sponsored by Optus. |
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Ian Wheatley, Executive Director Procurement, Telstra, 22 October 2009
Ian Wheatley addressed a boardroom lunch of 20 senior procurement executives where he discussed "Challenges & opportunities for procurement in a complex organisation such as Telstra". This event was proudly hosted by Toga Hospitality. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Up Close & Personal Luncheon with Isobel Redmond MP, SA Leader of the Opposition
Isobel Redmond MP, SA Leader of the Opposition addressed an Up Close & Personal Luncheon on Friday 16 October 2009. The event was sponsored and hosted by Baker Young Stockbrokers. |
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Business Luncheon with Tracey Fellows, Managing Director, Microsoft
Tracey Fellows, Managing Director Australia, Microsoft addressed a Business Luncheon on 'How technology can enable change and growth in today's economic environment' on Thursday 15 October 2009. The event was held at Hotel Grand Chancellor and was sponsored by Optus and Square Holes. |
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CEO Luncheon with Graeme Samuel AO, Chairman, Australian Competition & Consumer Commission
Graeme Samuel AO, Chairman, Australian Competition & Consumer Commission addressed a CEO Luncheon on 'Competition, Consumer Protection and the ACCC: an update from the National Regulator' on Tuesday 6 October 2009. The event was held at The Sebel Playford and was sponsored by Optus. |
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Mark McInnes, Chief Executive Officer, David Jones and Robert Savage, Chairman, David Jones, 2 October 2009
Mark McInnes, Chief Executive Officer and Robert Savage, Chairman, David Jones were interviewed by Ross Greenwood, Business and Finance Editor, Nine Network, in front of 450 business executives at a Chamber Business Lunch generously sponsored by Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Sportscraft. Click on the heading to read more. |
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CEO Luncheon with David Knox, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Santos Limited
David Knox, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for Santos Limited addressed a CEO Luncheon on 'Natural Gas and South Australia: 40 years on and leading the way to a cleaner future' on Friday 25 September 2009. The event was held at The Sebel Playford and was sponsored by Optus. |
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Mentoring Debrief and Farewell Reception for Dr Ilan Kogus, 24 September 2009
The Chamber celebrated the culmination of its 2009 Mentoring Program at a reception generously hosted by Clatyton Utz. Please click on the heading to read more. |
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AICC High Tea hosted by the Hilton Adelaide
The AICC held a High Tea on Monday 21 September 2009 for Personal Assistants, Administration and Marketing Teams which was hosted by the Hilton Adelaide. We were spoiled with a fabulous chocolate fountain organised by the Hilton. |
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Nessa O'Sullivan, Chief Financial Officer - Operations, Coca-Cola Amatil, 24 September 2009
Nessa O'Sullivan addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 Chief Financial Officers where she discussed "Identifying Opportunities and Managing Risk in a Downturn". This event was generously hosted by Ernst & Young. Click on the heading to read more. |
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CEO Lunch - The two growth corridors and their strategic strengths for state growth'
The AICC held a CEO Luncheon on 'The two growth corridors and their strategic strengths for state growth on Wednesday 23 September 2009 at the Hilton Adelaide. Speakers included in the discussion were Mr Brian Cunningham, CEO, Dept of Trade and Economic Development, Mr Tom Phillips, Chairman, Southern Adelaide Economic Development Board and Dr Mal Hemmerling, Director of Northern Connections. |
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Dr Orna Berry is elected Chairperson of the Israel-Australia, New-Zealand & Oceania Chamber of Commerce, September 2009
Dr Orna Berry was recently elected to Chair the Israel-Australia, New-Zealand & Oceania Chamber of Commerce (IACC), based in Tel-Aviv. Please click on the heading to read more. |
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Luncheon with Glenn Wightwick, Director, IBM Australia Development Laboratory
Glenn Wightwick, Director for IBM Australia Development Laboratory addressed a Business Luncheon on 'Innovation and a Smarter Planet' on Thursday 17 September 2009. The event was held at The Sebel Playford and was sponsored by IBM. |
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Professor Raphael Semiat, Director, Grand Water Research Institute, Technion Institute of Technology, Israel, 21 September 2009
Professor Raphael Semiat addressed a Boardroom lunch for 20 academic leaders, policy makers and business executives where he discussed "Energy Challenges in Desalination" based on Israel's experience. This event was proudly hosted by University of Technology Sydney and supported by Technion Society of Australia. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Dr Peter Shergold AC, Chief Executive, Centre for Social Impact, 16 September 2009
Dr Peter Shergold, Macquarie Group Foundation Professor addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 senior business leaders where he discussed the question "Has the Financial Crisis Exposed CSR as a Bold Facade Built on Inadequate Foundations"? This event was generously hosted by Macquarie Group Foundation and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Karim Temsamani, General Manager Australia New Zealand, Google, 15 September 2009
Karim Temsamani addressed a Young Business Forum reception of 200 young executives where he discussed "organising the world's information and making it universally accessible and useful". This Young Business Forum was generously hosted by Industry and Investment NSW. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Barry O'Farrell, NSW Liberal Leader, 15 September 2009
Barry O'Farrell addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 senior business leaders where he discussed "What NSW needs to do to restart its Economic Engine". This event was generously hosted by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Click on the heading to read more. |
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SA AICC Alliances Spring 2009
IN THIS ISSUE: Upcoming Networking Events, Water Trade Mission with Dr Ian Chessell (SA Chief Scientist), introducing New Members, and Past Event Photos. |
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Luncheon with Mike Smith, CEO, ANZ
Mr Mike Smith, CEO for ANZ addressed a Business Luncheon on 'Reflections on our New Economic Reality' on Wednesday 2 September 2009. The event was held at the Adelaide Festival Centre and was sponsored by Cosoff Cudmore Knox. |
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James A. "Jim" Johnson, United States Democratic Party leader & Washington insider, 2 September 2009
James A. "Jim" Johnson addressed a CEO boardroom event for 21 senior business, political and academic leaders, which was proudly hosted by Mallesons Stephen Jaques. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Clean Tech Portal Launch, 2 September 2009
The AICC held a reception for 100 business policy and academic leaders to launch its unique Australian Clean Tech portal. This event was proudly hosted by Ernst & Young and partnered by EFIC and Austrade. Click on the heading to read more. |
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The Hon Robert McClelland MP, Attorney General, 27 August 2009
The Hon Robert McClelland MP addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 senior Corporate Counsel where he discussed "Issues important to Business and its Corporate Counsel". This boardroom event was proudly hosted by Deacons. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Gail Kelly, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Westpac Banking Corporation, 25 August 2009
Gail Kelly addressed a CEO boardroom event for 25 senior business executives, which was proudly hosted by Clayton Utz and NICE Systems. Click on the heading to read more. |
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The Hon Greg Combet MP, Minister Assisting the Minister of Climate Change; John Connor, CEO, The Climate Institute; Nathan Fabian, CEO, Investor Group on Climate Change; Greig Gailey, President, BCA, 24 August 2009
The Hon Greg Combet MP, Minister Assisting the Minister of Climate Change; John Connor, CEO, The Climate Institute; Nathan Fabian, CEO, Investor Group on Climate Change; and Greig Gailey, President, BCA, addressed 300 business executives at a Chamber Business Lunch moderated by Margot O'Neill, Climate Change Reporter, Lateline on the topic ETS: Transformation to a Competitive Low-Carbon Economy. This Business Lunch was generously sponsored by KPMG. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Young Business Forum Zeta Bar Drinks, 18 August 2009
The Chamber hosted a Young Business Forum event for 70 Young Business Executives between 20-35 years old at Zeta Bar. This Young Business Forum event was proudly hosted by the Hilton Sydney. Click on the heading to read more. |
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AGSM Executive Programs & Young Business Forum Young Leadership Series - "Effective Leadership", 18 August 2009
Dr Rose Trevelyan (AGSM Executive Programs, School of Organisation & Management, Australian School of Business, UNSW) and Marvin Weiman (Chair, ShareLife Australia) addressed 70 Young Business Executives where they discussed "Effective Leadership". This Young Business Forum event was proudly hosted by AGSM Executive Programs. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Dr Timothy Sharp, Founder, The Happiness Institute, 14 August 2009
Dr Timothy Sharp addressed over 50 Executive Assistants of major corporations where he discussed "Making Happy at Work". This Executive Assistant Breakfast event was proudly hosted by the Hilton Sydney and proudly supported by Nudie, Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics and Deals Direct. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Bruce Munro, Group Chief Risk Officer, NAB, 13 August 2009
Bruce Munro addressed a CEO boardroom event for 20 senior business executives where he discussed "The Future of Risk in Banking". This CEO boardroom event was proudly hosted by Marsh. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Israeli Ambassador to Australia visits AICC Qld
On ( July 2009, His Excellancy Yuval Rotem was our VIP guest at an AICC Qld Breakfast Event |
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Graeme Samuel, ACCC Chair Revisits AICC QLD
On the 31st of July 2009, Graeme Samuel was guest presenter at a small boardroom event at The Brisbane Marriott Hotel |
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Don Grover, Chief Executive Officer, Dymocks, 4 August 2009
Don Grover, Chief Executive Officer, Dymocks addressed an Executive Boardroom Lunch for 20 senior business executives where he discussed "The Challenges & Opportunities for Dymocks, the Retail Market and the impact of the Internet". This boardroom event was proudly partnered by Thompson Playford Cutlers and CCH. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Bernie Brookes, CEO, Myer; Andrew Reitzer, CEO, Metcash; and John Gillam, MD, Bunnings, 31 July 2009
Bernie Brookes, CEO, Myer; Andrew Reitzer, CEO, Metcash; and John Gillam, Managing Director, Bunnings, presented to 700 business executives on "Retail - bellwether of the economy" at a Chamber Business Lunch generously partnered by Commonwealth Bank and NICE Systems. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Shai Agassi, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Better Place, 23 July 2009
Shai Agassi, Founder of Better Place, presented to 400 business executives on "A GLOBAL ENERGY REVOLUTION - ending our Dependence on Oil" at a Chamber Business Lunch generously sponsored by IBM Australia and Climate Change at Work. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Peter Irvine, Founder, Gloria Jeans Coffee, 15 July 2009
Peter Irvine addressed a Young Business Forum reception of 150 young executives where he discussed "Building a company, building a brand, building a life". This Young Business Forum was presented by ANZ and proudly hosted by Regus and CBD Cellars. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Cereal Networking Breakfast, 8 July 2009
The Chamber held a private Networking Breakfast for 15 of its business club members in Sydney. The aim of this initiative was to enable the Chamber's small and medium business members to make valuable contacts and profile their businesses. This event was generously hosted by LandMark White. Click on the heading to read more. |
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The Hon David Campbell MP, NSW Minister for Transport, 2 July 2009
The Hon David Campbell MP addressed a CEO boardroom event of 20 senior business executives where he discussed "The Challenges and Opportunities facing Transport in NSW". This CEO boardroom event was proudly partnered by United Group and Optus. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Andrew Stoner MP, Leader of the NSW Nationals, 1 July 2009
Andrew Stoner addressed a CEO boardroom event of 20 senior business executives where he discussed "Planning for Prosperity - An Outline of the NSW Liberal/Nationals Coalition's Economic Policy ". This CEO boardroom event was proudly hosted by ANZ. Click on the heading to read more. |
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The Hon Kristina Keneally MP, NSW Minister for Planning, 30 June 2009
The Hon Kristina Keneally MP addressed a CEO boardroom of 20 senior business executives where she discussed " The Global Economic Crisis: The role of the Planning Portfolio ". This CEO boardroom event was proudly partnered by NAB and Optus. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Robert Orth, Director of Human Resources, IBM Australia, 25 June 2009
Robert Orth addressed a HR boardroom of 20 senior business executives where he discussed "Diversity, Skills and Resourcing". This HR boardroom event was proudly hosted by Hudson. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Dr Megan Clark, Chief Executive, CSIRO, 22 June 2009
Dr Megan Clark addressed a CEO boardroom of 20 senior business executives where she discussed Dealing with carbon - what is Australia's carbon balance & footprint and how do we deal with the cost of adaption? This CEO boardroom event was proudly partnered by Mallesons Stephen Jaques and GE. Click on the heading to read more. |
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June Lunch Hosting Saul Eslake
120 Business Executives attended the Brisbane Polo Club for this exclusive lunch featuring ANZ Chief Economist, Saul Eslake |
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Professor Avigad Vonshak, Director, Jacob Blaustein Institute for Desert Research at Ben-Gurion University, 15 June 2009
Professor Avigad Vonshak addressed a Boardroom lunch for 20 academic leaders, policy makers and business executives with expertise in water where he discussed Ideas for Building a Sustainable Future for Australian Agriculture in Dry Regions based on Israels experience. This Trade event was proudly hosted by University of New South Wales. Click on the heading to read more. |
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The Hon Julia Gillard MP, Deputy Prime Minister, 11 June 2009
The Hon Julia Gillard MP, Deputy Prime Minister, was interviewed by David Speers, Political Editor for Sky News in front of 650 business executives at a Chamber Business Lunch generously sponsored by Message Stick and Microsoft and supported by American Express. Click on the heading to read more. |
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SA YBF Alliances Winter 2009
IN THIS ISSUE: Upcoming Young Business Forum Events, Annual AICC/Hawke Centre Lecture, Mentoring Program, Member Secrets to my Success |
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SA AICC Alliances Winter 2009
IN THIS ISSUE: Upcoming Trade Missions, Annual AICC/Hawke Centre Lecture, Upcoming Networking Events |
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David Hudson, Executive General Manager, Risk Management Leighton Holdings Limited, 9 June 2009
David Hudson addressed a CEO Boardroom lunch for 20 business leaders where he discussed "Risky Business". This CEO Boardroom event was proudly hosted by Marsh. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Peter Switzer, Founder, Switzer Financial Services, 4 June 2009
Peter Switzer addressed 80 business executives where he discussed "Opportunities for SMEs in touch economic times". This event was proudly hosted by ANZ. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Bob Every, Chairman, Wesfarmers, 2 June 2009
Bob Every addressed a private Boardroom lunch for 20 senior business leaders where he discussed "Wesfarmers' acquisition of Coles". This event was proudly hosted by Russell Reynolds Associates. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Lord Mayors Business Dinner May 2009
The AICC is a participant for the Lord Mayors Multi-Cultural Round Table, and on 29 May 2009 a group of AICC representatives, headed by our President Bob Bishop, attended the Lord Mayors Annual Business Dinner |
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Roger Gillespie OAM, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Bakers Delight, 26 May 2009
Roger Gillespie addressed an Executive Boardroom of 21 business leaders where he discussed "How to Build a Successful Business and how Bakers Delight has Become One of the World's Leading Retail Bakeries". This Executive Boardroom event was proudly partnered by Thompson Playford Cutlers and Coca Cola Amatil. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Dr Speciosa Wandira, Former Vice President, Republic of Uganda, Director, The Hunger Project, 22 May 2009
Dr Speciosa Wandira addressed a CEO Boardroom of 20 business leaders where she discussed "Leadership & Sustainability - The Big Picture". This CEO Boardroom event was proudly partnered by Fairfax Media and Trust Company Limited. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Tracey Fellows, Managing Director, Australia & New Zealand, Microsoft Australia, 21 May 2009
Tracey Fellows addressed a CEO Boardroom of 20 business leaders where she discussed using technology to enable change and growth in todays economic environment. This CEO Boardroom event was proudly partnered by Polycom and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Todd Sampson, Chief Executive, Leo Burnett, 20 May 2009
Todd Sampson addressed a Young Business Forum reception of young executives where he discussed "Building Iconic Brands and Advertising in the Digital Age as well as creating the Earth Hour brand". This Young Business Forum was presented by ANZ and proudly hosted by Investec. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Graeme Samuel AO, Chair, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, 7 May 2009
Graeme Samuel addressed a private boardroom lunch for 21 business leaders where he discussed the "ACCC's Response to the Global Financial Crisis - Balancing Competition, Uncertainty and Corporate Crises". This event was generously hosted by ANZ. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Ralph Norris, Chief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 6 May 2009
Ralph Norris addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 business leaders where he discussed his perspective on the current economic and financial situation relating to Australian Banking. This event was generously partnered by Clayton Utz and Message Stick. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Business Lunch with The Hon Joe Hockey MP, Shadow Treasurer and Terry Davis, Group Managing Director, Coca-Cola Amatil; Thursday, 30 April 2009
The Hon Joe Hockey MP, Shadow Treasurer and Terry Davis, Group General Manager, Coca-Cola Amatil were interviewed by Ali Moore, ABC Lateline Business, in front of over 500 guests at a Chamber Business Lunch, generously partnered by Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Click on the heading to read more. |
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David Murray AO, Chair, Future Fund Board of Guardians, 29 April 2009
David Murray addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 business leaders where he discussed his unique perspective on the current economic and financial situation. This event was generously partnered by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Click on the heading to read more. |
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SA YBF Alliances Autumn 2009
IN THIS ISSUE: Upcoming Networking Events; AICC Research; YBF Mentoring; New Members; Secrets to my Success; Past Events Photo Gallery |
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SA AICC Alliances Autumn 2009
IN THIS ISSUE: Upcoming Networking Events; AICC Research; New Members; Past Events Photo Gallery |
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Colin Storrie, Chief Financial Officer, QANTAS, 6 April 2009
Colin Storrie addressed a private boardroom lunch for 18 CFO's from our Sponsors and Gold Club members on the topic of "Challenges facing QANTAS in today's global financial crisis". This event was generously hosted by Ernst & Young and Message Stick. Click on the heading to read more. |
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The Hon Eric Roozendaal MLC, NSW Treasurer, 3 April 2009
The Hon Eric Roozendaal MLC addressed a private CEO boardroom lunch on the topic of "Keeping the NSW economy strong". This event was generously partnered by ANZ. Click on the heading to read more. |
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2009 Australia-Israel Trade Awards, 31 March 2009
Tim Harcourt, Chief Economist, Austrade addressed the 2009 Australia-Israel Trade Awards. The event honoured the vibrant Australian and Israeli business communities in their bilateral trade initiatives. This event was generously hosted by ANZ Private Bank. Click on the heading to read more |
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Michael Harte, Group Executive, Enterprise Services and Chief Information Officer, Commonwealth Bank, 1 April 2009
Michael Harte addressed a private boardroom lunch for 15 CIOs of our Sponsor and Gold Club companies on the topic of "Surviving and Thriving in the 'new' new Economy". This event was generously hosted by Fujitsu Australia and Microsoft. Click on the heading to read more |
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Catriona Noble, Managing Director, McDonald's Australia, 30 March 2009
Catriona Noble addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 senior CEOs of our Sponsor and Gold Club companies on the topic of "McDonald's - The Journey". This event was generously hosted by Optus Business & TressCox Lawyers. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Cereal Networking Breakfast, 26 March 2009
The Chamber held a private Networking Breakfast for 20 of its Business Club members in Sydney. The aim of this initiative is to enable the Chamber's Small and Medium business members to make valuable contacts and profile their business. This event was generously hosted by LandMark White. Click on the heading to read more. |
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The Spirit of Entrepreneurship - Young Business Forum Annual Dinner, 25 March 2009
Over 250 guests heard a discussion between Paul Bassat, Founder, seek.com.au; Paul Cave, Founder, BridgeClimb; and Kristina Karlsson, Founder, kikki.K moderated by Ross Greenwood, Business and Finance Editor, Channel Nine on their entrepreneurial journies at the Westin Sydney at the Young Business Forum's Annual Dinner. This event was generously partnered by Hostworks. Click on the heading to read more. |
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The Hon Martin Ferugson AM MP, Minister for Energy & Resources, Minister for Tourism, 23 March 2009
The Hon Martin Ferugson AM MP addressed a private CEO boardroom lunch on the topic of The Future of Australia's Energy & Resources Sector. This event was generously partnered by Freehills. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Trevor Rowe AM, Chairman, Rothschild Australia, 10 March 2009
Trevor Rowe AM addressed a private boardroom lunch for Non-Executive Directors and CEOs on the topic of The Role of Directors in uncertain times and Uncharted Waters. This event was generously partnered by Russell Reynolds Associates. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Peter Irvine, Founder, Gloria Jean's Coffee, 4 March 2009
Peter Irvine addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 of the Chamber's Small and Medium business members on the topic of 20 Keys to Catapult you to your Vision. This event was generously partnered by Thomson Playford Cutlers. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Bernard Salt, Demographer & Trend Forecaster, Partner, KPMG, 26 February 2009
Bernard Salt addressed a reception exclusively for 100 of the Chamber's Small and Medium business members on the topic of "What lies Beyond the Downturn - New Consumer Values." This event was generously partnered by ANZ. Click on the heading to read more. |
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2009 Liquidators Lunch, Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Tony McGrath, Chairman, McGrathNicol; Roger Corbett AO, Director, Wal-Mart; and Steve Sherman, Partner, Ferrier Hodgson were interviewed by Andrew Main, Business Editor, The Australian at the 2009 Liquidators Lunch on the current status of the rise and fall of corporate Australia. This event was generously partnered by Mallesons Stephen Jaques. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Kevin Brown, Executive General Manager - People, QANTAS, 20 February 2009
Kevin Brown addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 senior HR Executives of our Sponsor and Gold Club companies on the topic of "Managing People in Times of Change". This event was generously hosted by Hudson. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Private Reception with Sydney Theatre Company, 17 February 2009
The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce held a private reception to thank 100 Chamber supporters and friends, generously hosted by John Symond AM, Founder and Chairman, Aussie, at his magnificent home. Guests of honour were Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton, Co-Artistic Directors of the Sydney Theatre Company. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Barak Eilam, Global President of Business Solutions, NICE Systems, 10 February 2009
Barak Eilam addressed a private boardroom lunch for 12 business leaders on the topic of emerging trends and strategies being deployed by corporations in the USA and European markets during this global financial crisis. This event was generously partnered by Deloitte and NICE Systems. Click on the heading to read more. |
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The Hon John Brumby, Premier of Victoria, 2nd April, 2008.
The Hon John Brumby, Premier of Victoria, addressed a major business lunch in Melbourne. The event was kindly co- sponsored by Optus and Boston Kennedy. Click on the heading for pictures |
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Mr Michael Luscombe, CEO, Woolworths, 16th May, 2008
The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce was delighted to invite Mr Michael
Luscombe, CEO of Woolworths, as a guest speaker in a major business lunch addressed in Melbourne. The event was kindly co- sponsored by Benedikt Imports and VISY. Click on the heading for pictures. |
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The AICC and Ashe Morgan Winthrop, 2008 Annual property Forum, 17th June, 2008
The AICC and Ashe Morgan Winthrop presented the Annual Property Overview for 2008. Some of Australia's most respected industry identities discussed counter cyclical opportunities in today's credit environment. Click on the heading for further information |
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Mr Richard Goyder, MD & CEO, Wesfarmers Ltd, 14th July, 2008
Mr Richard Goyder, Managing Director and CEO of Westfarmers Limited, delivered a major keynote address in Melbourne. The event was kindly co- sponsored by Optus and Goldman Sachs JB Were. Click on the heading for pictures. |
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Mr Elmer Funke Kupper, CEO, Tabcorp Limited, 27th August 2008
Mr Elmer Funke Kupper, CEO of Tabcorp Ltd, delivered a major keynote addressed in Melbourne. The event was kindly co- sponsored by Deloitte and Diamond Protection. Click on the heading for further information. |
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Mr Paul Clark, CEO, BankWest Business, Business Lunch, 7th October 2008
The event was kindly sponsored by NICE Systems. Click on the heading for further information. |
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The Hon Tim Fischer AC, Ambassador to the Vatican, 11th November 2008
The Hon Tim Fischer AC, Ambassador to the Vatican, addressed a private boardroom lunch, on the 90th Armistice Day: John Monash of Jerilderie and Melbourne, His Legend in Military, Engineering and Education matters. The event was kindly co- sponsored by Monash University and Pratt foundation. Click on the heading for further information. |
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Australia Israel Trade Awards Reception hosted by Mr & Mrs Pratt, 11th November 2008
Australia Israel Trade Awards Reception was kindly hosted by Mr Richard Pratt and Mrs Jeannie Pratt, together with Mr Ehud Gonen, Israel's Trade Commissioner to Australia And Guest of Honour, The Hon Tim Holding MP, Minister for Water, Finance, Tourism & Major Events. Click on the heading for further information. |
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Prof. Menachem Megidor, President and Dr. Charles Goodman, Chairman, Hebrew University, 27th November 2008
Prof. Menachem Megidor, President and Dr. Charles Goodman, Chairman, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, addressed a private boardroom lunch. The event was kindly co- sponsored by LJCB Investment Group and Monash University. Click on the heading for further information. |
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2008 - Future Paradigm Series FPS2 - Michael Elliot MRCP MBA, Glaxo Smith Kline and Professor Simon Mallal, Murdoch University for Immunology & Infectious Diseases - Spoke on 2020 - A BRAVE NEW WORLD.... THE END OF HEALTHCARE AS WE KNOW IT
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2008 - Innovation Series IVS2 - CURTINNOVATION - Topic - CLEVER SOLUTIONS FOR COMPLEX CHALLENGES
Curtinnovation - Clever Solutions for Complex Challenges |
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Alan Joyce, Chief Executive Officer, QANTAS, 8 December 2008
Alan Joyce made his first public address as CEO of Qantas at a Chamber boardroom briefing lunch for 100 leading business executives, entitled 'Flying Above the Turbulence' in which he laid out his agenda to ensure the Qantas Group succeeds in an increasingly challenging aviation environment. This event was kindly hosted by Blake Dawson and Optus Business. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Mike Wilkins, Chief Executive Officer, IAG, 3 December 2008
Mike Wilkins addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 CEO's of the Chamber's Sponsor and Gold Club companies in Sydney on the topic of "My First 100 Days - View from the Boardroom on Business Sustainability." This event was kindly hosted by Hostworks and Macquarie Group. Click on the heading to read more. |
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The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP and Professor Menachem Magidor, President, Hebrew University, 28 November 2008
The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the Liberal Party and Professor Menachem Magidor, President, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, addressed a private boardroom lunch for 80 CEO's of the Chamber's Sponsor and Gold Club companies in Sydney on the topic of 'Innovation - the key to our success!' This event was kindly supported by Allens Arthur Robinson and The Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund. Click on the heading to read more. |
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SA YBF Alliances SUMMER 0809
IN THIS ISSUE: Profiles on our YBF sponsors, Meet the YBF Committee & New Members, Secrets to My Success |
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SA AICC Alliances SUMMER 0809
IN THIS ISSUE: Introducing our new look & feel and Survey, Upcoming events for 2009 |
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Terry Moran AO, Secretary, Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet, 24 November 2008
Terry Moran AO addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 CEO's of the Chamber's Sponsor and Gold Club companies in Sydney on the topic of 'The Government's Priorities for the Future'. This event was kindly hosted by Microsoft. Click on the heading to read more. |
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AICC Governors' Dinner, 20 November 2008
The Chamber was honoured to host its Governors at a recent dinner. Our Governors - an honorary position - consist of outstanding individuals who have each made a significant contribution to the Australian business, political, philanthropic, academic and cultural communities, and who are all great supporters and friends of the AICC and Israel. Click on the heading to read more. |
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The Hon Wayne Swan MP, Federal Treasurer, 21 November 2008
The Hon Wayne Swan MP, Federal Treasurer, was interviewed by the KGB: Alan Kohler, Robert Gottliebsen and Stephen Bartholomeusz, in front of 850 business executives at a Chamber Business Lunch generously partnered by Optus Business and Russell Reynolds Associates. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Saul Eslake, Chief Economist, ANZ, 18 December 2008
Saul Eslake addressed a reception exclusively for the Chamber's Small and Medium business companies in Sydney on the topic of 'Surviving the Global Economic Storm'. This event was kindly hosted by ANZ. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Dr Michael Schaper, Deputy Chair, ACCC, 13 November 2008
Dr Michael Schaper addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 CEO's of the Chamber's Business Club companies in Sydney on the topic of 'Small Business, An Enterprise Culture and the ACCC'. This event was kindly hosted by NAB. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Chris Skilton, Executive Director & CFO, Suncorp, 6 November 2008
Chris Skilton addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 CFO's of the Chamber's Sponsor and Gold Club companies in Sydney on 'Building the resilience of Australia's financial system'. This event was kindly hosted by Ernst & Young. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Israeli Entrepreneur Builds Vehicle Infrastructure in Australia
Israel, tiny and bereft of oil, has decided to embrace the electric car. Now, Australia has decided to do likewise! The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce was specifically singled out by Shai Agassi, CEO and Founder of Better Place, for having assisted Better Place establish itself in Australia by providing valuable introductions to senior business and government leaders. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Cereal Networking Breakfast, 6 November 2008
The Chamber held a private Networking Breakfast for 20 of its Business Club members in Sydney. The aim of this new initiative is to enable the Chamber's Small and Medium business members to make valuable contacts and profile their business. This event was generously hosted by LandMark White. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Kerrie Mather, Chief Executive Officer, Macquarie Airports, Young Business Forum Reception, 5 November 2008
Kerrie Mather addressed the Chamber's Young Business Forum reception in Sydney on the topic of 'Building a sustainable Airport model for the 21st Century'. This event was kindly partnered by Clayton Utz and Vodafone. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Annual Property Lunch, 'Property versus Shares - where to invest?', 28 October 2008
The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce's annual Property Lunch featured an active discussion on Property versus Shares with three of Australia's pre-eminent experts, Nick Collishaw, Chief Executive, Mirvac; Brad Orgill, Chairman, UBS Investment Bank and Craig James, Chief Economist, CommSec. The interactive discussion was moderated by Ross Greenwood, Business & Finance Editor, Channel Nine in front of over 800 business executives at the Westin Sydney. The event was generously sponsored by Ashe Morgan Winthrop. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Jamilla Gordon, Chief Information Officer, QANTAS, 17 October 2008
Jamilla Gordon addressed a boardroom lunch for CIO's of the Chamber's Sponsor and Gold Club companies in Sydney on the topic of outsourcing and offshoring global best practice: the key elements to success from a management perspective. This event was generously partnered by Freehills. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Russell Caplan, Chairman, The Shell Companies in Australia, 16 October 2008
Russell Caplan addressed a boardroom lunch for CEO's of the Chamber's Sponsor and Gold Club companies in Sydney on "The Role of Emerging Technologies in Meeting the Energy Challenge." This event was generously partnered by Freehills. Click on the heading to read more. |
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SA YBF Alliances SPRING 08
IN THIS ISSUE: Profiles on our YBF sponsors, Meet the YBF Committee & New Members, Secrets to My Success |
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SA AICC Alliances SPRING 08
IN THIS ISSUE: Profiles on Ballast Stone Estate Wines, Fuji Xerox Australia & UniSA - Business Opportunities for Australasian Companies |
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The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, Leader of the Opposition, 3 October 2008
The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP addressed a boardroom lunch for 20 of the Chamber's Sponsor and Gold Club companies in Sydney on "The Australian Economy and the Political Landscape." This event was generously partnered by Credit Suisse and Kordia Solutions. Click on the heading to read more.
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2008 - Mission to Israel
Mission To Israel
Led by Professor Lyn Beazley, Chief Scientist, State of Western Australia. It was supported by the WA State Governments Department of Industry & Resources and coordinated by the Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA)
The Mission provided a select group of WA specialists and business people with an insight into what continues to drive Israel to be one of the leading global technology providers.
For a full report of the mission please click on the heading above. |
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Mike Smith, Chief Executive Officer, ANZ, 25 September 2008
Mike Smith, CEO of ANZ was interviewed by the KGB: Alan Kohler, Robert Gottliebsen and Stephen Bartholomeusz in front of 850 business executives at a Chamber Business Lunch. This event was held at the Westin Sydney and was generously partnered by Dow Jones, IBM and Nice Systems. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Supplier Diversity CEO Lunch, 17 September, 2008
The Chamber held a private Boardroom Lunch for over 60 CEOs in Sydney. Citi Country Head, Stephen Roberts, Ms Harriet Michel, one of the most powerful black women in America, and ten successful Indigenous Australian entrepreneurs, addressed the lunch on the topic of "Indigenous Business: a new model for Corporate Australia to Engage with Indigenous Australia." This event was generously partnered by Citi. Click on the heading to read more.
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Supplier Diversity Procurement Lunch, 16 September, 2008
The Chamber held a private Boardroom Lunch for over 60 Senior Procurement Executives in Sydney on Tuesday, 16 September. Citi Country Head, Stephen Roberts, Ms Harriet Michel, one of the most powerful black women in America, and ten successful Indigenous Australian entrepreneurs, addressed the lunch on the topic of "Indigenous Business: a new model for Corporate Australia to Engage with Indigenous Australia." This event was generously partnered by Freehills. Click on the heading to read more.
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2008 - Innovation Series IVS1 - RABBITNOMICS - Topic - "THEM THAT LIVE BY DIGGING HOLES IN THE GROUND, MAY EVENTUALLY FALL IN A BIG ONE"
"Them that live by digging holes in the ground, may eventually fall in a big one" |
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2007 - His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Spoke on : The Heart of Leadership |
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2008 - PROPERTY EVENT - Matthew Quinn - Managing Director - Stockland
2008 Property Event.
Speaker: Matthew Quinn
Managing Director, Stockland
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2008 - Future Paradigm Serie FPS1- Bill Evans, General Manager Economics, Westpac Banking Corporation - Spoke on "IS WA PREPARED FOR THE SLOW DOWN IN CHINA?"
Bill Evans
General Manager Economics
Westpac Banking Corporation
Spoke on:
Is Western Australia prepared for the slow down in China?
China is currently challenged by a USA recession, record food and oil prices and an unstable financial system.Western Australia cannot ignore their dark clouds. How will we be able to maintain our stellar growth? |
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Professor Daniel Zajfman, President, The Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel, 12 September 2008
Professor Daniel Zajfman addressed a private breakfast briefing for 80 senior researchers and commercialization professionals in Sydney on 'Building a Culture of Innovation'. This event was generously hosted by National ICT Australia. Following the breakfast, Professor Zajfman addressed a private boardroom lunch for heads of the major universities and research institutions, as well as senior leaders in the innovation sector. This lunch was generously hosted by Gilbert + Tobin. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Phil Burgess, GMD, Public Policy & Communications, Telstra, 10 September 2008
Phil Burgess addressed a boardroom lunch for 90 of the Chamber's key supporters in Sydney on 'Moving Australia to the Fast Lane' - our digital future, and the challenges and opportunities our economy faces. This event was generously partnered by Mallesons Stephen Jaques. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Sankar Narayan, Chief Financial Officer, Fairfax Media Limited, 9 September, 2008
Sankar Narayan addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 CFOs of the Chamber's Sponsor and Gold Club companies in Sydney on "Implications for Traditional Media in the 21st Century." This event was generously partnered by Ernst & Young. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Susie Babani, Group General Manager, Human Resources, ANZ, 5 September, 2008
Susie Babani addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 senior HR Executives of the Chamber's Sponsor and Gold Club companies in Sydney on "Some thoughts about Talent, Culture and Building a Sustainable Organisation." This event was generously partnered by Stephenson Mansell Group and Gilbert + Tobin. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Executive Assistant Breakfast, 29 August, 2008
The Chamber held its annual Executive Assistant Breakfast at the Hilton Sydney to show its appreciation for the wonderful support it receives from the Executive Assistants of its Gold and Sponsor Members. Mary Morris of Preferred Training Networks discussed "Juggling your time - without dropping any balls!" This event was generously supported by Hilton Sydney, Fastflowers, Nudie and Napoleon Perdis. Click on the heading to read more.
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Mark Scott, Managing Director, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 28 August, 2008
Mark Scott addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 CEO's of the Chamber's Sponsor and Gold Club companies in Sydney on the "ABC in the Digital Future." This event was generously partnered by Mallesons Stephen Jaques. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Roger Corbett AO, Director, Wal-Mart, August 26, 2008
Roger Corbett AO addressed a private Boardroom Dinner exclusively for Non-Executive Directors in Sydney on the topic of 'Leading by Example - how Wal-Mart's decision to reduce its carbon footprint has affected the supply chain.' This event was kindly hosted by Russell Reynolds Associates. Click on the heading to read more. |
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AICC Cleantech and Water Mission Reunion in QLD with The Hon. Craig Wallace MP, August 21, 2008
The recent AICC Water delegation to Israel was reunited at QLD's Parliament House with official presentations from the QLD and NSW Water Ministers as well as updates from each of the delegates. Click on the heading to read more. |
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YBF Behind the Scenes with Mike Smithson, Seven Network
Our Young Business Forum Members had a great opportunity to go behind the scenes at the new Seven Network Studio on Wednesday 20 August 2008. The group was hosted by Mike Smithson, who gave us some insight into his varied career and showed us around the studios. |
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Grant Harrod, Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Express, August 14, 2008
Grant Harrod addressed a private boardroom lunch for CEO's of the Chamber's Business Club companies in Sydney on the topic of 'Embarking on a sustainable journey and the challenges and opportunities this creates for an organisation'. This event was generously partnered by The Executive Connection and Thomson Playford. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Larry Howard, Head of Technology Services, IAG, August 13, 2008
Larry Howard addressed a private boardroom lunch for CIO's of the Chamber's Sponsor and Gold Club companies in Sydney on the leadership role of IT during periods of significant change. This event was generously partnered by Fujitsu and Sun Microsystems. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Glenn Stevens, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia, August 12, 2008
Glenn Stevens addressed a private boardroom lunch for 20 CEO's of the Chamber's Sponsor and Gold Club companies in Sydney on the economic challenges Australia faces as a nation. This event was generously partnered by AXA Asia Pacific. Click on the heading to read more. |
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North Pole Expedition, Young Business Forum Reception, 7 August, 2008
Ben Wheaton, Partner, Climate Change Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Matt McFadyen, Adventurer, shared their personal challenges and triumphs during their North Pole expedition and learned first hand what impact climate change is having on the region, at the Chamber's Young Business Forum reception in Sydney. This event was kindly partnered by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Climate Change and Water, Business Lunch, 5 August 2008
Senator Penny Wong addressed a major business lunch in front of 850 business executives at the Westin Sydney on the Rudd Government's Green Paper on Emissions Trading. The discussion was moderated by Fran Kelly, ABC Radio National. The event was generously partnered by KPMG and SAP. Click on the heading to read more. |
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David Callaghan, Director, Business Solutions, PricewaterhouseCoopers, July 28, 2008
David Callaghan addressed a private boardroom lunch for senior procurement executives in Sydney on the challenges and opportunities facing sustainability and procurement. This event was generously partnered by Toga Hospitality. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Mr Terry Davis, Group Managing Director, Coca-Cola Amatil - June 23, 2008
Mr Terry Davis, Group Managing Director for Coca-Cola Amatil updated senior business executives about 'Successful Consumer Goods Marketing in Australia'. The event was held at the Hyatt Regency Adelaide and was sponsored by InfoTec Communications. |
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Mr Ralph Norris, MD & CEO, Commonwealth Bank, July 16, 2008
Mr Ralph Norris, Managing Director & CEO for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia updated senior business executives on the 'Changing Face of Australian Banking'. The event was held at the Hyatt Regency Adelaide and was sponsored by Optus. |
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The Hon Dr Craig Emerson MP, Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the Service Economy, July 15, 2008
The Hon Dr Craig Emerson MP addressed a private boardroom lunch in Sydney for the CEO's of the Chamber's Business Club members on the challenges and opportunities facing Small to Medium Enterprises. This event was generously partnered by nabbusiness. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Young Entrepreneurs' Panel - The secrets of our success, Young Business Forum Reception, 5 July, 2008
Lisa Messenger, Managing Director, Messenger Marketing; Mike Rosenbaum, Co-Founder, DealsDirect.com.au; and Katie Patrick, Founder & Editor, Green Pages shared their successful entrepreneurial journeys at the Chamber's Young Business Forum reception in Sydney. This event was kindly partnered by Cliftons and Grant Thornton. Click on the heading to read more. |
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The AICC Mentoring Program Launch
The AICC successfully launched its 2008 Mentoring Program, a professional mentoring program for young executives and entrepreneurs, kindly hosted by Clayton Utz, on Thursday, 3 July, 2008. |
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Philippe d'Arvisenet, Global Chief Economist, BNP Paribas, June 30, 2008
Philippe d'Arvisenet addressed a private End of Financial Year reception in Sydney in front of 50 leaders in the corporate and financial services sectors on the topic of "What Risks and Opportunities are on the Horizon for the Year Ahead". This event was generously partnered by BNP Paribas. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Peter Bourke, Director - IT, Westfield, June 26, 2008
Peter Bourke addressed a private boardroom lunch in Sydney on the challenges and opportunities for IT in a complex organisation. This event was generously partnered by Fujitsu and Sun Microsystems. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Tom Albanese, Chief Executive, Rio Tinto, Business Lunch, 16 June, 2008
Tom Albanese addressed a rare business lunch in Sydney in front of 850 business executives on the outlook for the resource sector and Rio Tinto. This event was generously partnered by Macquarie Group, Allens Arthur Robinson, and supported by CSC. Click on the heading to read more. |
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The Hon Dr Brendan Nelson MP, Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the Liberal Party, June 11, 2008
The Hon Dr Brendan Nelson MP addressed a private boardroom lunch in Sydney on his vision for the future of Australia and the Liberal Party. This event was generously partnered by Optus Business and Minter Ellison. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Launch of the first Australian Cleantechnology Industry Online Portal, 4 June, 2008
The AICC and Cleantechnology Australasia together with Credit Suisse, Ernst & Young and Freehills have launched the first industry map for the Cleantechnology industry in Australia. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Adrian MacKenzie, Managing Partner, CVC Asia Pacific, June 4, 2008
Adrian MacKenzie addressed a private boardroom lunch in Sydney on his thoughts on the economy and the opportunities and challenges for private equity. This event was generously partnered by Citi Private Bank. Click on the heading to read more. |
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David Willis, Chief Executive Officer, HBOS Australia, June 3, 2008
David Willis addressed a private boardroom lunch in Sydney on the topic of "Challenges and opportunities for the Australian banking system". This event was generously partnered by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Cameron Poolman, Managing Director, GraysOnline, June 2, 2008
Cameron Poolman addressed a private boardroom lunch in Sydney on the topic of "Transforming a traditional business to an online business - adding value to one's business". This event was generously partnered by The Executive Connection and Thomson Playford. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Israel in a Flash - The Australian Jewish News, Friday, 30 May, 2008
Evan Thornley, parliamentary secretary to Victorian Premier John Brumby, led an Australian Israel Chamber of Commerce delegation to Israel in April-May. In these excerpts from his tour diary, he details a hectic week in the Holy Land which included helicopter rides, moving ceremonies and a first-hand look at Israeli innovation. Click on the heading to find out more. |
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Paul Fiani, Managing Director and Head of Equities, Integrity Investment Management, May 27, 2008
Paul Fiani addressed a private Boardroom Dinner exclusively for Non-Executive Directors in Sydney on the topic of "What do Investors expect from Boards?" This event was kindly hosted by Russell Reynolds Associates. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Paul O'Sullivan, Director-General, ASIO, May 22, 2008
Paul O'Sullivan, Director-General of ASIO, addressed a private boardroom lunch in Sydney on the topic of "Threats to Business in the Current Security Environment". This event was kindly hosted by Marsh. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Australia looks to Israel for innovation inspiration - The Australian Jewish News, Tuesday, 13 May, 2008
The Minister for Innovation has issued a call for Australia to increase ties with Israel and to use the small country as an example of how to boost the economy. Article by Naomi Levin. Click on the heading to read more.
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Hugh Evans, Co-Chair 2020 Youth Summit, Young Australian of the Year (2004), and Founder of The Oaktree Foundation, Young Business Forum Reception, 13 May, 2008
Hugh Evans spoke about his advocacy work in international aid and development, the 2020 Summit and the role young business professionals should play at the Chamber's Young Business forum reception, kindly hosted by Allens Arthur Robinson in Sydney. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Israel at 60 - Silicon Wadi - The Australian Jewish News, Friday, May 9, 2008
Israel has developed into a technology powerhouse; with an innovative research-and-development culture to match that of California's acclaimed Silicon Valley. Israel's high-tech products have made an impact globally, reports Sharon Berger. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Anthony Collins, General Manager, Emerging Markets, ASX, May 5, 2008
Anthony Collins, General Manager, Emerging Markets, ASX, addressed a private boardroom lunch in Sydney on Monday 5 May 2008 about how the financial markets will support Australia's forthcoming emissions trading scheme. This event was kindly hosted by Marsh. Click on the heading to read more.
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Innovation Mission to Israel, April 2008
The Hon Evan Thornley MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier of Victoria (and founder of Internet search company, Looksmart) led a high level Australian delegation to Israel on the topic of Innovation to examine the latest developments in information technology, energy and clean technology, biotechnology, science and education. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Andrew Reitzer, Chief Executive Officer, Metcash, 2 May, 2008
Andrew Reitzer, Chief Executive Officer of Metcash addressed a private boardroom lunch in Sydney on Friday 2 May 2008 about the many challenges facing the retail sector in Australia, including customer service, diversification, low prices and staying local. This event was kindly hosted by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Senator The Hon Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, 30 April 2008
Senator The Hon Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research addressed a private boardroom lunch in Sydney on Wednesday 30 April 2008 about the importance of encouraging innovation in Australia and the significance placed on this key policy area by the Rudd Government. This event was kindly sponsored by Freehills and hosted by Fairfax Media. Click on the heading to read more. |
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Greg Paramor, Managing Director, Mirvac Group, 29 April, 2008
Greg Paramor, Managing Director of Mirvac Group addressed a private boardroom lunch in Sydney on Tuesday 29 April 2008 about the numerous challenges facing the property industry in Australia. This event was kindly hosted by Clayton Utz. Click on the heading to read more.
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Dr Jeffrey Cole, Director, Center for the Digital Future at the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication, April 15, 2008
Dr Jeffrey Cole, Director, Center for the Digital Future at University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication addressed the Chamber's Innovation Series event on the topic of 'Surveying the Digital Future'. The members-only reception was kindly hosted in Sydney by Deacons. Click on the heading to read more.
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The Advertiser - April 14, 2008 11:30pm - MEREDITH BOOTH
WESTERN Australia's Water Corporation has spent $678 million in the past decade to almost double its storage capacity - half South Australia's water infrastructure spend over the same time. |
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Dr Esti Galili, Hadassah University Hospital Jerusalem, Boardroom Lunch, April 10, 2008
Dr Esti Galili, Director of the Child and Adolescent Unit, Department of Psychiatry, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem addressed a private boardroom lunch hosted in Sydney by Arnold Bloch Leibler around the topic of 'Dealing with conflict & trauma from the child's perspective - the Israel experience'. Click on the heading to read more.
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60 Years of Israeli Innovation
At a Glance: Israel boasts 4,123 high tech companies, 156 venture capital funds, 147 investment firms, 411 foreign investors, 33 technology incubators, 7 top universities and more than 2,000 startups ranking it second only to the United States relative to population. Click on this article to discover which innovative Israeli companies are operating in Australia. |
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The Global Carbon Challenge Business Lunch, April 1, 2008
Two Global Climate Change Leaders, Rt Hon Simon Upton, Chair, OECD Roundtable on Sustainable Development and Mr Steve Sargent, Chief Executive Officer, GE Australia & New Zealand, discussed the carbon challenges facing Australian business in front of 250 people at the Hilton Hotel, Sydney. The discussion was moderated by Michael Molitor, Senior Advisor on Carbon Management, PricewaterhouseCoopers and the lunch was kindly hosted by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Click on the heading to read more.
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Alan Joyce, CEO, Jetstar, Young Business Forum Annual Dinner, March 13, 2008
Alan Joyce, CEO of Jetstar was interviewed by Kylie Merritt of Sky Business News in front of over 350 people at the Westin Hotel, Sydney, as part of the Young Business Forum's Annual Dinner which raised money in support of the Garvan Institute, kindly hosted by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Hostworks. Click on the heading to read more. |
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The Hon. Wayne Swan MP, Federal Treasurer
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The Federal Treasurer addressed a private boardroom lunch in Sydney hosted by Ernst & Young and ANZ on the topic of "Modernising the economy to meet Australia's future challenges". Click on the heading to read more. |
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Peter Johnston, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Minara Resources Limited
Peter Johnston addressed a private boardroom lunch at Deloitte in Sydney on the topic of "The Australian and Global Outlook for Resources'. Click on the heading to read more. |
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John Stewart, Group Chief Executive Officer, NAB, Major Lunch, February 27, 2008
John Stewart, Group Chief Executive Officer, NAB, was interviewed by Ross Greenwood, Business and Finance Editor, Nine Network, in front of 600 business executives in Sydney. Click on the heading to read more.
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Australian Cleantech Industry Portal
The AICC supported by Ernst & Young, Export Finance & Insurance Corporation (EFIC) and Austrade have launched the 2nd version of the unique Australian Cleantech industry portal. |
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The AICC 2008 Breakthrough Program Launch
The AICC successfully launched its 2008 Breakthrough Program, a professional mentoring program for small to medium sized enterprises, kindly hosted by Ernst & Young, on Thursday, February 14, 2008. |
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John Mullen, Global Chief Executive Officer, DHL Express
John Mullen, Global Chief Executive Officer, DHL Express, discussed "The role of the Board in managing a global company". |
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"Me & My Mentor" - Daily Telegraph, October 27, 2007
Citigroup head of production management Julian Cappe was looking for some objective career guidance when he joined the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce mentoring program. He was mentored by IBM Systems and Technology group vice-president Mark Latchford.
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"Fast Track to the Future" - My Career, Sydney Morning Herald, December 12, 2007
Mentoring is a two-way street but it can improve your chances of success, writes Nikki Davies. |
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Victorian Treasurer John Lenders addresses Boardroom Lunch, 16th November, 2007
Victoria's new Treasurer, John Lenders, addressed a group of Chamber Sponsors and supporters at a private Boardroom Luncheon on 16 November. |
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Farewell to Israel Trade Commissioner
The AICC farewelled Nili Shalev, who is shortly departing Australia with her family after a wonderful 4 year stint as Israel Trade Commissioner.
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Australian State Water Ministers Join Water Mission to Israel
Australian State Water Ministers along with 50 senior executives and industry leaders from the water utility companies, major engineering and consulting firms, investment banks, universities and major research institutes join water trade delegation to Israel. |
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